Jeremiah 14:8

Jeremiah 14:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night?
• New International Version (NIV)You who are the hope of Israel, its Savior in times of distress, why are you like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who stays only a night?
• English Standard Version (ESV)O you hope of Israel, its savior in time of trouble, why should you be like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who turns aside to tarry for a night?
• New King James Version (NKJV)O the Hope of Israel, his Savior in time of trouble, Why should You be like a stranger in the land, And like a traveler who turns aside to tarry for a night?

Context of Jeremiah 14:8

6The wild donkeys stand on the bare heights; They pant for air like jackals, Their eyes fail Because there is no vegetation. 7Though our wrongdoings testify against us, Lord, act for the sake of Your name! Our apostasies have indeed been many, We have sinned against You. Hope of Israel, Its Savior in time of distress, Why are You like a stranger in the land, Or like a traveler who has pitched his tent for the night? 9Why are You like a confused person, Like a warrior who cannot save? Yet You are in our midst, Lord, And we are called by Your name; Do not leave us!” 10This is what the Lord says to this people: “So much they have loved to wander; they have not restrained their feet. Therefore the Lord does not accept them; now He will remember their wrongdoing and call their sins to account.”

Jeremiah 14:8 word by word

מִקְוֵה֙ יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל מֽוֹשִׁיע֖וֹ בְּעֵ֣ת צָרָ֑ה לָ֤מָּה תִֽהְיֶה֙ כְּגֵ֣ר בָּאָ֔רֶץ וּכְאֹרֵ֖חַ נָטָ֥ה לָלֽוּן׃Read the interlinear

• Hopeמִקְוֶהmiqveh miqvêh miqvê' · hopeH4723
• of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
• Saviorיָשַׁעyâsha‛ · to saveH3467
• timeעֵת‛êth · timeH6256
• of distressצָרָהtsârâh · distressH6869
• Whyמָהmâh mah mâ ma meh · what?H4100
• are You like a strangerגֵּרgêr gêyr · sojournerH1616
• in the landאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• Or like a travelerאָרַח'ârach · to journeyH732
• who has pitchedנָטָהnâţâh · to stretchH5186
• for the nightלוּןlûn lîyn · to lodgeH3885

Cross-references for Jeremiah 14:8

• Jeremiah 17:13Lord, the hope of Israel, All who abandon You will be put to shame. Those who turn away on earth will be written down, Because they have forsaken the fountain of living water, that is the Lord.
• Jeremiah 50:7All who found them have devoured them; And their adversaries have said, ‘We are not guilty, Since they have sinned against the Lord who is the habitation of righteousness, The Lord, the hope of their fathers.’
• Joel 3:16The Lord roars from Zion And utters His voice from Jerusalem, And the heavens and the earth quake. But the Lord is a refuge for His people, And a stronghold for the sons of Israel.
• Acts 28:20For this reason, therefore, I requested to see you and to speak with you, since I am wearing this chain for the sake of the hope of Israel.”
• 1 Timothy 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope,
• Isaiah 43:3For I am the Lord your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I have given Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in exchange for you.
• Isaiah 45:15Truly, You are a God who hides Himself, God of Israel, Savior!
• Psalms 9:9The Lord will also be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble;
• Psalms 37:39But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in time of trouble.
• Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, A very ready help in trouble.
• Psalms 50:15Call upon Me on the day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you will honor Me.”
• Psalms 91:15He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.
• Psalms 138:7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will reach out with Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me.
• 2 Corinthians 1:4who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
• Psalms 10:1Why do You stand far away, Lord? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble?
• Judges 19:17And he raised his eyes and saw the traveler in the public square of the city; and the old man said, “Where are you going, and where do you come from?”

Commentaries on Jeremiah 14:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8O the hope of Israel - O thou who art the only object of the hope of this people. The Savior thereof in time of trouble - Who hast never yet abandoned them that seek thee. Why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land - As one who has no interest in the prosperity and safety of the country. And as a way-faring man - A traveler on his journey. That turneth aside to tarry for a night? - Who stays the shortest time he can; and takes up his lodging in a…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-9The people admitted their sins but did not change their bad behavior. They tried to trick God into helping them by doubting his love, wisdom, and power, while still claiming to be his chosen people.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. The reference is, not to the faith of Israel which had almost ceased, but to the promise and everlasting covenant of God. None but the true Israel make God their "hope." (Jr 17:13). turneth aside to tarry--The traveller cares little for the land he tarries but a night in; but Thou hast promised to dwell always in the midst of Thy people (2Ch 33:7, 8). Maurer translates, "spreadeth," namely, his tent.Read the comment

Topics related to Jeremiah 14:8

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Impenitence
• Intercession
• Jeremiah

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Commentaries on Jeremiah 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings